[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 6, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO HEATHER WILDER

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Heather Wilder a 
recent recipient of the 12th annual Prudential Spirit of Community 
Award from Nevada in 2007.
  Heather Wilder is currently in the seventh grade at Ernest Becker 
Middle School. Heather is being recognized for writing a series of 10 
booklets to help foster children cope with fear, anxiety, and 
uncertainty that often affect foster children. These informative 
booklets are based on Heather's own experiences in the foster services. 
She wrote the ``ABCs'' of foster care, and then with a grant from the 
City of Las Vegas, she was able to print these booklets which were 
distributed to orphanages, counseling centers, mental health hospitals 
and the Department of Child and Family Services.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Heather Wilder and her 
achievements in providing hope and understanding in foster care 
situations. I wish Heather continued success in her efforts.

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